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Union Cabinet Approves ₹23,731 Crore Scheme to Boost Biogas Production
The Union Cabinet has approved the GOBARdhan scheme with an outlay of ₹23,731 crore to boost compressed bio-gas (CBG) production. The scheme aims to increase domestic CBG production tenfold and mobilize private investment. It intends to create a ₹75,000 crore industry by shifting to a full-market framework, guaranteeing demand, and supporting production and investment. The scheme also includes six pillars: assured offtake, price stability, capex support, pipeline infrastructure development, credit guarantee, and a challenge fund for innovation. The Cabinet also approved an ₹8,970 crore highway project in Assam.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 6 · Right 2 n = 9
- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (6): Amar Ujala, Deccan Herald, Mint, NDTV, The Indian Express, The Times of India
- Right (2): News18 Hindi, Republic World